Uttar Pradesh reduces power sector debt by 25%
Uttar Pradesh slashes power sector debt by 25% while India's overall liabilities surge 40%. Discover how UP's fiscal discipline defies the national trend of rising discom debt.
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UP Reduces Power Debt by 25%, Defies National Trend
Uttar Pradesh slashes its power sector debt by nearly 25% over five years, standing out as other major states see sharp increases. Discover how UP achieved this financial turnaround.
Bengaluru Power Outage on Sunday: Full Details
Parts of south-west Bengaluru face a power cut on Sunday, December 22, from 10 am to 5 pm for KPTCL maintenance. Check affected areas and BESCOM's advisory here.
Punjab's Electricity Bill 2025: Public vs Private Risk
As Punjab debates the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the core question is whether new contracts will safeguard subsidies and rural supply as firmly as they ensure private returns. Read the full analysis.
Hyderabad Gets 100+ Modern Pole-Mounted Power Transformers
TSSPDCL modernises Hyderabad's power grid with over 100 advanced pole-mounted transformers, enhancing safety, saving space, and easing maintenance. Read about the new initiative.
Smart Meter Cost May Hike UP Power Bills
Uttar Pradesh electricity bills could rise further if regulators allow discoms to recover smart meter maintenance costs from consumers, contradicting earlier promises of free installation. Learn the details.
Chandigarh: CPDL's Doorstep Power Connection Camp Registers 88
CPDL launches consumer-friendly doorstep camps for new electricity connections in Chandigarh. First camp in Sector 25 sees strong response. Initiative aims for faster, transparent service.
Telangana forms 3rd discom, shifts 29 lakh power connections
Telangana govt creates a third power distribution company, transferring 29 lakh connections and ₹36,000 crore in assets to stabilize finances and ensure free power for agriculture.
Rajasthan Discoms Cut Power Losses: Jaipur 14%, Ajmer 9.19%
Rajasthan's electricity distribution companies significantly reduced AT&C losses in FY25. Jaipur discom cut losses to 14% from 20%. Discover the strategies behind this improvement and the challenges ahead.
Tata Power Aims for Full Ownership of Resurgent Power
Tata Power is negotiating to buy stakes from Oman, Kuwait funds & ICICI Ventures in Resurgent Power, aiming for 100% ownership. Deal could solidify its position in India's power sector. Read more.
AI, Machine Learning to Transform Power Distribution: Khattar
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar announces AI & Machine Learning integration to improve power distribution, reduce losses, and ensure 24/7 supply. A major step for energy sector innovation.
Khattar: AI, Consumer Focus Key for India's Power DISCOMs
Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar pushes for intelligent, consumer-centric power networks using AI and ML. Learn how this tech can reduce outages and costs.
India Plans AI Push to Reduce Electricity Bills
India's Power Ministry plans wider AI use in distribution networks to cut electricity bills and reduce losses. A national conference will drive adoption. Read more.
Power Minister Pushes DISCOMs for Smart Meter Transition
Union Power Minister RK Singh urges DISCOMs to accelerate smart meter installation for consumer-centric systems. Learn about the ₹3 lakh crore RDSS scheme's goals.
India Targets 307 GW Coal Capacity, Smart Meter Interoperability
Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal outlines India's dual strategy: boosting coal capacity to 307 GW by 2035 while pushing for interoperable smart meters to enhance grid efficiency and consumer choice.
India Targets 307 GW Coal Capacity, Smart Meter Interoperability
Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal outlines India's dual energy strategy: boosting coal capacity to 307 GW by 2035 and ensuring nationwide smart meter interoperability for efficiency.
Discom Bailouts Fail: Competition Key to Power Sector Fix
With discom debt over Rs 7.5 lakh crore, another bailout is inevitable but futile. The only viable solution is introducing competition in distribution to cut inefficiencies and costs. Read the analysis.
UP Power Losses Drop to 19.54%, Privatisation Opposed
Uttar Pradesh's power sector shows strong recovery as technical losses fall. Minister Shripad Naik details Rs 40,739 crore RDSS scheme impact. Consumer group calls privatisation 'unconstitutional'. Read more.
India's AI Growth Positions It as Future Global Power Trade Leader
India's surplus electricity and rapid power reforms, driven by AI and data centre expansion, could make it a global leader in power trade. Experts highlight a transformative shift where electricity becomes a strategic currency.
India's AI Growth Positions It as Global Leader in Power Trade
India's surplus electricity and rapid power sector reforms, driven by AI and data centre expansion, could make it a global leader in power trade. Experts see electricity becoming the new strategic currency.
Shared Power Networks Proposed to Reduce Consumer Costs
The government proposes amendments to allow electricity distribution via shared networks, aiming to cut infrastructure costs and give consumers a choice of suppliers. Read the details.
Maharashtra Adopts AI Digital Twin for Renewable Energy Grid
MahaVitaran partners with global firms to implement an AI-based Digital Twin model, strengthening Maharashtra's power distribution for solar and renewable energy. Discover how this tech upgrade will transform the state's energy network.
New 20 MVA Power Transformer Commissioned in Chandigarh
CPDL enhances Chandigarh's electricity infrastructure with a new 20 MVA transformer at IT Park GSS, promising reliable power for Manimajra, Kishangarh & nearby areas. Read more about the city's power upgrade plans.
Weekend Power Cuts Planned for Bengaluru's Whitefield, Soladevanahalli
Scheduled power outages will impact Whitefield and Soladevanahalli areas of Bengaluru this Saturday and Sunday. Check the full list of affected localities and timings here.
Rosatom Delivers Nuclear Fuel to Kudankulam Plant
Russia's Rosatom has delivered a fresh batch of nuclear fuel to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, ensuring uninterrupted power generation. Read more about this crucial energy partnership.
Sagardighi 660 MW Supercritical Plant to Start Dec 10
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces the operational start of the state's largest 660 MW supercritical thermal power unit in Sagardighi from December 10, boosting power for 16.7 lakh families and creating 26,000 jobs. Read more.
Noida Power Demand Rises 120 MW Yearly, Driven by New Homes
Noida's electricity demand is rising by 120 MW yearly, fueled by new residential connections and industrial expansion. The discom is upgrading infrastructure to meet the challenge. Read more.
Sugs Lloyd Secures ₹43.37 Cr PSPCL Order Under RDSS
Sugs Lloyd Limited bags a major ₹43.37 crore turnkey order from PSPCL for loss reduction works under the RDSS scheme in Punjab, aiming to upgrade the state's power distribution network.
Hindustan Power Signs 130 MW Supply Deal with Assam Discom
Hindustan Power inks a Power Supply Agreement with APDCL for 130 MW, boosting Assam's energy security and supporting industrial growth. Read the full details.
Hindustan Power Signs 130 MW Supply Pact with Assam Discom
Hindustan Power inks a crucial power supply agreement with APDCL for 130 MW, enhancing Assam's electricity infrastructure and supporting regional growth. Read the full story.
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